Lead - Network Engineer
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Requirements
• 7+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on enterprise LAN/WAN, firewall management, and cloud networking. • Proven success designing, deploying, and operating network infrastructure in a regulated or compliance-driven environment (banking, financial services, or healthcare preferred). • Deep expertise in: • Switching & Routing: Cisco Catalyst (IOS-XE), VLAN design, STP, OSPF/BGP, inter-VLAN routing • Firewalls: Palo Alto (PAN-OS), security policies, NAT • Zero Trust Networking: Zscaler ZIA and ZPA, app segments, connector deployment, access policies • Cloud/Software Defined Networking: AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, security groups, NACLs, Direct Connect, site-to-site VPN • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform (or equivalent) for network device and cloud resource management • Automation & Scripting: Python, Bash, or similar scripting language for network automation tasks • Strong understanding of network security best practices, including segmentation, least-privilege access, encryption in transit, and zero trust principles. • Experience with datacenter network design, migrations, and colocation facility operations. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex network concepts for non-technical stakeholders. • Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives independently and own systems end-to-end without direct supervision. • Experience managing network infrastructure supporting dedicated financial connectivity such as FedLine or similar regulated network links is a plus. • Relevant certifications are a plus: CCNP, PCNSE (Palo Alto), AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
• Network Architecture & Technical Leadership • Design and continuously improve enterprise network architecture across all physical sites and AWS cloud environments. • Define and enforce network standards for firewall management, segmentation, routing, switching, and zero trust access. • Advise IT leadership, security, and engineering teams on network-related decisions. • Mentor junior network engineers and drive knowledge transfer across the team. • Drive Infrastructure as Code adoption for network devices using Terraform or equivalent. • Physical Network Operations • Manage Cisco Catalyst switching across all sites, including VLAN design, STP, inter-VLAN routing, and port security. • Administer Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies, NAT, threat prevention, and firmware lifecycle. • Manage Cisco Meraki wireless infrastructure, including AP deployment and RF optimization. • Lead datacenter network operations and support ongoing infrastructure migrations. • Maintain and secure FedLine network connectivity in compliance with Federal Reserve requirements. • Cloud Network Engineering • Own and manage all AWS cloud networking infrastructure, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, NACLs, Transit Gateway • Manage Zscaler ZIA and ZPA deployments, including app segments, connector groups, and Transit Gateway integration. • Troubleshooting & Incident Response • Serve as the escalation point for complex network issues across physical and cloud environments. • Investigate and respond to network security alerts in collaboration with the security operations team. • Lead root cause analysis and post-incident reviews, driving systemic improvements. • Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and runbooks. • Periodic travel to Branch offices and Datacenter sites, quarterly or as necessary
Benefits
• At Lead, we design our benefits to support company culture and principles, to foster an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to create the conditions for our team to give their best in both work and life • Competitive compensation based on experience, geographic location, and role • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, and other wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA • Paid parental leave • Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays • A fun and challenging team environment in a dynamic industry with ample opportunities for career growth • Lead Bank is proud to have an inclusive culture committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. • Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. • *Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on geographical market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. These ranges may be modified in the future. • Zone 1: $197,800 - $217,400 (SF/Bay Area, NYC, Seattle) • Zone 2: $166,400 - $181,600 (Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, Denver, Boston, Washington DC, San Diego, Philadelphia, Portland, Sacramento, Miami) • Zone 3: $155,600 - $178,000 (Other US Metros)
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